Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
A social worker helps people make decisions when they are sick or have an injury, disability or stress. We provide support across the Bay of Plenty community.
To contact our social services, call:
Postal address:
Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora – Hauora a Toi
829 Cameron Road
Private Bag 12024
Tauranga 3143
The social work service is at:
Tauranga Hospital
829 Cameron Road
Tauranga 3112
Social workers assess, support, and strengthen social, emotional and psychological wellbeing. We help individuals and whānau to get the best possible health outcomes.
Social workers and kaupapa Māori tauwhiro social workers can provide support with:
They can provide advice about:
You can access a community health social worker through your healthcare provider.
If you are in hospital, you can access an inpatient health social worker or kaupapa Māori tauwhiro social worker through: